The best of our short story repertoire, based on a recent nationwide survey, come together on stage in our exciting production of CLASSICS!™ Click on each title below to link to the story in its entirety.

The Fall of the House of UsherOne of Poe’s most powerful and haunting stories. An unsuspecting, rational man arrives at the dismal, decaying House of Usher to find his friend Roderick strangely ill and subject to irrational fears. Roderick’s depression turns maniacal as he awaits the inevitable death of his sister Madeline. The palpable and destructive presence of the House of Usher leaves the narrator and viewer confounded by its horror.CLICK TO WATCH THE SHOW!

The Ransom of Red Chief
This is O. Henry’s hilarious story of the perfect kidnapping plot undone by a relentless nine-year old. The rambunctious Red Chief reduces “two desperate men” to quaking, tormented beggars with threats of scalpings and burnings at the stake! Sam and Bill’s kidnapping caper backfires in the ironic style that is O. Henry’s trademark.CLICK TO WATCH THE SHOW!

The Most Dangerous Game
This is Richard Connell’s gripping tale in which two hunters on an isolated island stalk the most dangerous and elusive prey – each other! Filled with action and suspense, this adventure is a classic battle of wit and cunning.

The Open Window
From the pen of Saki (H.H. Munro), viewers can expect subtle horror and sly humor - and sometimes both at once. In this, his best known story, a man seeking rest finds more than he bargained for. A casual conversation sets the stage for a chilling ghostly visitation - or does it?CLICK TO WATCH THE SHOW!

The Lady or the Tiger?
A new form of justice is explored in this thought-provoking tale by Frank R. Stockton. A half-barbarian princess has the power to save the life of the one she loves, but in doing so will lose him forever. Will she allow love or her own pride determine his fate?